Ashburnham, MA (ZIP 01430) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (18 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Ashburnham has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 4, 2007.
Ashburnham has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $707K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Ashburnham has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 1956.
Ashburnham has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashburnham was Heavy Snow on Mar 5, 2001, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01430 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashburnham, MA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Ashburnham (ZIP 01430) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $707K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Ashburnham has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01430 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Mar 5, 2001. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Ashburnham, MA area (ZIP 01430). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →